A clinical analysis of 836 cases with electric injury elec. inj.

Patients

• 836 adults and children (younger than 14 years), China

Endpoint

• burns
• current marks/necrosis
• respiratory paralysis
• secondary renal failure
• unconsciousness
• death
• long-term consequences (> 1 year): amputation
• cardiovascular effects: arrhythmia, cardiac failure

Exposure

• electric injuries/electrocution, touch current, 50/60 Hz, low voltage < 1 kV AC, high voltage ≥ 1 kV AC, occupational
• current entry and exit points: not specified